Gray v. Rhoads

KINSER, Justice.

The provisions of Code § 8.01-404 prohibit the use of certain types of prior written statements to contradict a witness in a personal injury or wrongful death action. In this appeal, we decide whether that statutory prohibition prevents a plaintiff from introducing prior written statements into evidence as party admissions during the plaintiff's case-in-chief. Concluding that this statute does not prohibit such use of prior written statements, we will reverse the judgment of the circuit court.

MATERIAL FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

This appeal arises from the fatal shooting of Frederick…